MadeInDex 📰🌎1d ago

I've been thinking a lot about the #Fediverse ALT issue.

Some people are annoyed by posts without #Alttext, & others get reminded¹ to add it.

The core question is: How can we improve #accessibility?

Proposal:
☑️ Add a user filter to hide media posts without #AltTag
☑️ Reduced engagement on hidden posts would encourage adding #Alt text
☑️ People who need accessibility wouldn't have to encounter unlabeled media

If this gets traction, I'll open a #Mastodon GitHub issue.

¹ https://mastodon.social/@madeindex/113996311493021102

Show threadAndré Polykanine1d ago
@madeindex As a blind user, I'd be glad to filter posts without alt text in the home timeline. Like, let them be in my list of favorite users, but not in the huge home timeline.
Show threadMadeInDex 📰🌎
@menelion That's a good point! I will add it as an extra filter option to the GitHub suggestion and link to your reply :)
Apr 10 at 3:56pmWeb